Welcome to our class page.

What we are learning this half term:

English - In English this half term, we will be immersing ourselves in the text On the Origin of the Species by Charles Darwin. The children will be writing a discovery narrative and an explanation text, focusing on clear organisation, precise vocabulary and explaining complex ideas clearly. 

Maths - In Maths, we will be focusing on ratio, algebra and decimals. Children will be developing their understanding of ratio relationships, solving algebraic problems and using decimals in a range of calculations and real-life contexts.

Science - Our science topic over this half term is Electric Circuits. We will be investigating how electric circuits work, identifying components of a circuit, exploring conductors and insulators and understanding how changes in a circuit affect its function.

Geography - Over the next six weeks, we will be exploring Changing Birmingham, looking at how Birmingham has changed over time, the growth of the city and how different industries have shaped Birmingham into the city it is today.

History - In history, we will be learning about Cities in Time: The Manchester Man. Children will explore how Manchester developed during the Industrial Revolution, considering themes such as migration, industry, social change and how cities evelve over time.

Religion - In RE, we will be learning about Stories Which Point to the Truth. Children will explore a range of fables and moral stories, including The Tortoise and the Hare and discuss the messages, morals and lessons these stories teach. 

Shared Reading - In our reading lessons, we will be exploring SATs-style comprehension questions using the text Skellig. Children will practise retrieving, inferring and explaining their answers using evidence from the text.

P.E. - P.E.will be on a Tuesday morning this half term, so please ensure that your child wears the Banks Road P.E. kit on this day. Our topic this half term is Gymnastics where the children will be learning to perfect holding a range of shapes during flight by showing tension.

PSHE - Our next PSHE topic is Dreams and Goals. Children will think about their aspirations for the future, explore pathways to achieve their goals and discuss what steps they can now take to support their ambitions.

Music - Every Tuesday, children in Year 6 will be practising their string instruments. They will continue to develop their ensemble skills and perform pieces together as part of an orchestra.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via class dojo.

Mrs Perry